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Fox crowns J-Lo, Steven Tyler new 'American Idol' judges September 22, 2010 INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will join Randy Jackson as "American Idol" judges next season, after months of turnover and speculation about the future of TV's top-rated show. Read More

From the you! Gossip Files January 21, 2010 Actor sentenced for selling Social Security numbers NEW YORK — An actor from the popular TV drama “One Tree Hill” will spend three months in prison for dealing in stolen Social Security numbers. A Brooklyn judge, on Jan. 13, ordered Antwon Tanner on Wednesday to report to prison. He will serve five... Read More

Simon Cowell to leave 'Idol' next year, brother says December 23, 2009 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Cowell's brother says the next season of "American Idol" will be the judge's last. Tony Cowell said in his weekly podcast, "The Cowell Factor," that a statement was being prepared that would certify that the acerbic British judge was leaving the popular Fox signing competition at the... Read More

Star Watch: July 9 July 09, 2009 Katie Holmes will put her best foot forward when she appears on the Fox TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" on July 23. Fashion Buzz A peek at fall from John Galliano for Dior's Haute Couture winter collection. Big bow | Pleated skirt | Bold hat Celebrity Chat "I've been invited to stay the duration of... Read More

Star Watch: April 30, 2009 April 30, 2009 An interesting neckline or bodice always adds some interest to a dress. Lynn Collins | Sally Field | Ali Larter AP PHOTOS **************************** CELEBRITY CHAT "I love the show, I do. I love what I do on the show. ... It's taken me a while to get comfortable in my own skin... Read More

2008 December 24, 2008 HEATH LEDGER: When news broke of Heath Ledger's death at 28, the response was a collective, “You're kidding, right?” The “Brokeback Mountain” star died of an accidental prescription drug overdose in January, and many months later, it was still tough to fathom. The Australia-born Ledger left behind a... Read More

Kara DioGuardi joins `Idol' judges for NYC tryouts August 27, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- It was only her first day as an "American Idol" judge, but already Kara DioGuardi seemed part of the dysfunctional family. DioGuardi, the freshly-installed fourth "Idol" critic, joined Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson in a public show of solidarity Tuesday afternoon as the... Read More

Taylor Swift wins CMT video of year; Pickler gets 3 awards April 15, 2008 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Taylor Swift won video of the year and female video for her smash "Our Song" while newcomer Kellie Pickler took home three awards during Monday's Country Music Television awards. "I wrote that song in the 9th grade for a talent show," said the 18-year-old Swift, who won the night's... Read More

Executives analyze new 'Idol' winner June 03, 2006 NEW YORK -- Despite his Jay Leno look, a soulful voice that recalled another era and a manic, rhythm-less dancing style, Taylor Hicks beat the odds (and a comely Katharine McPhee) to become this year's "American Idol." Hicks emerged as the clear favorite in what was perhaps the nation's most watched (and hyped)... Read More

Tropiary: March 2004 March 31, 2004 Note: Some of the links referred to may no longer function. Sorry. Wednesday, March 31, 2004 No RSVP required The latest target of my abstract curmudgeonism? That profoundly relevant metro institution known as Read More